The Church of Vatican II Council

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The Church of Vatican II Council Pope Pius XII Role In WWII An Israeli diplomat supported the Pope with these words: Pope Pius XII Reforms By: Logan Jaworski, Steven Farmer, & Emily Chandler Pope John XXIII Role In Vatican II Council He called for the Council because he was motivated: The Second Vatican Council The Vatican Constitutions The Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church The Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Effects: The Church is seen as a place of new hopeMarried life is emphasized as a fundamental form of spiritualityThe Church speaks for justice and peaceShe begins to portray characteristics in unison with the modern world, such as freedom, tolerance, and the use of science Effects: Increases participation of lay people in the ChurchRespect is shown for non-CatholicsAn understanding that those not of the Catholic faith are still equal in the eyes of GodThose who seek God through their conscience can have eternal life becomes known Effects: New appreciation for natureRecognition that all people can come to know GodScripture and Tradition are both known as sources of truthIncreasing analysis of Scripture The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy Effects: Revision to rituals of the Mass and SacramentsVernacular used instead of LatinArt, architecture, and decorations focus on the LiturgyBecomes the motivation for Ecumenism The Vatican Decrees The Decree on the Missionary Activity of the Church Effects: New styles of missionary activity are acceptedMore accepting towards all types of cultures The Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity Effects: Increasing involvement of the laityMany are accepted and welcomed to the Church The Decree on the Pastoral Office of Bishops Effects: Collegial role of bishops is increased The Decree on the Media of Social Communications Effects: Church leaders use media to alert the public of special events and changes within the ChurchThe laity becomes more aware of what the media is allowing them to perceive The Decree on Priestly Training Effects: Unity of the priests and people is emphasizedControversy due to severe drop in number of priestly vocations The Decree on the Eastern Catholic Churches Effects: Recognition of all Catholicism, not just Roman CatholicismEastern Churches become more accepting of Western Chruches The Decree on the Adaptation and Renewal of Religious Life Effects: Members of the Church continue to study the original spirit of their founderTraditional habits of the Church are left for more modern practices The Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests Effects: Reflection on the priesthood of Jesus ChristPriests encourage more involvement of the lay people within the Church The Decree on Ecumenism Effects: Christians begin to reform relations and tiesCatholics engage in strong inter-faith dialogue The Vatican Declarations The Declaration on Religious Freedom Effects: Church teaching promotes freedom of religionHuman dignity and freedom become associated with the Catholic Church The Declaration on Christian Education Effects: Many lay people begin to receive more theological educationChurches begin to offer more religious educational activitiesEducation begins to experiment with new techniques on theology The Declaration on the Relation of the Church with Non-Christian Religions Effects: Stronger respect towards other religionsIncreased awareness of the important relationship with the JewsUnderstanding that Jews are not responsible for the death of Jesus Christ Questions? Pope Paul VI His first and most important encyclicalLatin: Summi PontificusMain goal was to clarify that Christianity is universal Encyclical on the Unity of Human Society Effects of Vatican II Today Liturgy was changed to the vernacular of the peopleThe priest faces the people during MassThe lay people must fast for one hour after Holy Communion is receivedThe Church is accepting of all religions "The Catholic Church, under the pontificate of Pius XII, was instrumental in saving the lives of as many as 860,000 Jews from certain death at Nazi hands.” “solely by concern for the ‘good of souls’ and in order that the new pontificate may come to grips, in a clear and well-defined way, with the spiritual needs of the present time.”